b'"Ask your florist how you can incorporate your centerpieces into another part of the wedding! We used our tall centerpieces as ceremony aisle runners and moved the backdrop behind the sweetheart table for dinner. You can get double the use out of your florals! - Abby CrowderCENTERPIECES The most commonly used centerpieces contain flowers,candles, or a combination of both. The arrangement you choose plays a big part in setting the atmosphere for theevening, and the rest of the dcor should complement thatdesign. Your centerpiece doesnt have to stand alone! Incor-porate vases, pedestals, or accent pieces into the display that reflect your theme, whether its rustic, vintage, or modern.BudgetBefore meeting with a florist or rental company, consider your budget. Some of the pictures youve pinned or printed of gorgeous, jaw-dropping displays may cost more than youre expecting to pay.DANA CUBBAGE WEDDINGS Use these photos as inspiration to design your own arrangements, not as an exact replica. Discuss your ideas, vision, and budget, and then come up with a realistic display that balances all three!HeightAnother aspect to consider when choosing your centerpieces is height. To encourage mingling, your guests should be able to see each other from across the table. Try to avoid choosing a vase or pedestal that raises the arrangement directly into your guests line of sight. Choosing a tall arrangement will allow your guests to speak freely and easily pass the salt or butter. But while they look stunning from a panoramic or distant view, your guests wont have an appealing view of them from below. To compromise, include candles around the base of the vase or choose a colored or textured linen.Table numbersIf you have any sort of seating arrangement, your tables should beABBEY REGNIER PHOTOGRAPHYDANA CUBBAGE WEDDINGS numbered so your guests know where to sit. Blending this table number into your centerpieces without upsetting the integrity of the design is very important. You can stick a custom-made scripted number into a flower arrangement, wrap a tag around the vase, try a wooden or concrete block with a bold number, or adorn wine bottles with custom labels! One adorable and sentimental trend is to frame photos of you and your fianc at an age that corresponds with the table number (six years old for table six, for example).DIY A wonderful way to DIY your centerpieces is to create a displayusing various vases or candle holders. Wine bottles havebecome extremely popular and are perfect for a vineyard wedding! Combine varying colors and heights and stick a few flower stems into each one. The contrasting heights of a display like this willadd intrigue and interest, which draws more attention fromyour guests! ROSSINI PHOTOGRAPHY130TODAYS BRIDE|12-8 MONTHS UNTIL I DO|FLOWERS'